Before Sunrise
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 12:00PM 
Release Year: 1995
Director: Richard Linklater
Review: Romance isn't something that is new to film. It seems like every movie has some sort of romantic angle wedged in. And yet, I don't know if the spirit of the first romantic connection, the spark of love, is captured quite so well as it is in 'Before Sunrise'. Two strangers meet, and they have a single night to make a meaningful connection. It is so simple, so eloquent, and so real. I'm drawn in with dialog, and thats all this movie is. It's as if we get to peek into this couples unforgettable night, and see every moment which makes these two people fall in love. The first awkward moments, the little moments that define the foundation of a relationship are laid out so effortlessly and naturally that it entangles you in their relationship. The purity and honesty captured by Linklater make this film work. There isn't much here, its the simplicity, the wit and the charm that make this a wonderful movie.
Rating: 4.5/5
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